Shire Hall is a Grade II* listed building in the North Norfolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 November 1951. Courthouse. 2 related planning applications.

Shire Hall

WRENN ID
frozen-window-yew
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
North Norfolk
Country
England
Date first listed
30 November 1951
Type
Courthouse
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 5320 LITTLE WALSINGHAM COMMON PLACE (South Side)

Shire Hall TF 9336 NW 1/38 30.11.51.

II* GV

  1. C15 origin; 2 storeys, floor removed late C18 to provide chamber for court. Flint with later brick parapet and window and door dressings. Steep pantile roof with gabled ends. Two storeys. First floor 3 large sashes with glazing bars. Ground floor 3 flush-panel doors in segmental-headed openings and on right main entrance with large pediment on shaped brackets and double doors with flush panels and moulded doorcase. Brick chimney stack at each end. Remains of C15 stone window frames at rear with ogee or 4-centred arch lights. Interior: court chamber complete with late C18/early C19 court fittings including chairman's seat, box benches. Royal Arms of George III dated 1778, panelling, and public gallery at west end under which is prisoners' lock-up containing benches and urinal. Quarter Sessions were held here until 1861.

Listing NGR: TF9344936835

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